September 20 – Memory of St. John, Archbishop of Novgorodtranslated

On September 20, the Church will celebrate the Dormition of St. John, Archbishop of Novgorod, whose relics are in the St. Sophia Cathedral. Under St. John in the 12th century, through the intercession of the Mother of God, the salvation of Novgorod from the invasion of Suzdal took place - a miracle from the icon of the Mother of God “The Sign”. The saint built seven churches in Novgorod and became famous for his pious life.